Family Time Dine and Play

Family Time Dine and Play

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the arcade for being family-friendly with fun games, helpful staff, and good food, especially for birthday parties. Many highlight reasonable prices and a safe environment, though some note outdated equipment or occasional machine issues. A few mention crowded spaces during peak times and minor service hiccups. Overall, it's a popular spot for kids, with most ratings being 4 or 5 stars, though a small number of lower ratings cite maintenance or customer service concerns.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Has Pinball Machines
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Pinball Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pinball table and dive into a vibrant, hands-on experience! Modern machines, like those from Stern or Jersey Jack, feature dazzling LCD screens, immersive themes (Star Wars, Stranger Things), and dynamic soundtracks. You’ll use flipper buttons to launch a steel ball, aiming for targets, ramps, and bumpers to rack up points. Each table has unique missions—hit specific targets to unlock bonuses or multiball modes for high-scoring chaos. Expect tactile thrills, flashing lights, and a lively crowd vibe, with tables rewarding skill and quick reflexes. Perfect for casual fun or competitive play, pinball delivers timeless arcade excitement in 2025.

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Has Pinball Machines
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

550 Center St

Auburn, Maine 04210

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12-7PM
Thursday 12-7PM
Friday 12-7PM
Saturday 11AM-7PM
Sunday 12-5PM

Customer Reviews

Brought my grandson(3) on a friday @ noon(when doors opened). There were a few people at opening but not to bad. (It started getting busier as time went on) I added 20 $ on game card & paid 3.99 $ for him to be able to use the play gym. Cost: 26 $ He used the play area first & seemed to really enjoy it then we played a few games before sitting down to eat. He wanted a cheeseburger & fries kids meal and I ordered the same. I was really surprised that they only offer can soda & bottled water(1.75$) since it's

We had a great time!! ?? Food was great and the place kept up with keeping clean and healthy! Definitely going to bring the family again!

This is a good place for family and kids. My daughter loves to play here especially during winter time. She also had a chance to play with other kids.

I've done my daughters birthday here two years in a row!! It comes with arcade cards for all birthday guests, pizza, bottled water, and cupcakes ?? ??! They also set up and decorate for you!! Thanks guys!! ?? you make my daughters birthday fun for everyone involved and easy for me!!!

I had a birthday party for my two daughters here this past weekend, and they absolutely loved it!! I had booked the party online, and they called me about 4-5 days before the party to go over some things with me. I got an arcade package for 20 people. It included pizza, cupcakes, bottled water, game cards for everyone, a voucher for fluff me, and a table for you and your guests. You have the option to choose between other add-ons and also change up some things. My daughters had a blast here running around

It was a good time, but we were very disappointed that laser tag was 2 games max. It was dead because of that even though we saw a crowd when we walked in. We had planned to play for at least a couple hours but instead we were out in 20 minutes.

We had our son's 2nd birthday party here today and he had a blast! Because they decorate the tables, supply the pizza and cupcakes, all we had to do was show up and that was perfect for us! Affordable and a lot of fun for the kids!

Kids had fun,but very expensive to get enough tickets to win anything. Pizza was pretty good though, and the girls working we're super friendly and helpful and patient.

I took my 3 and 1/2-year-old nephew and he loved playing in the climbing area

We take our kids and nephews here frequently. The staff are mostly nice and helpful. They installed a bathroom right there for the kiddos which is great. The games are cheaper than Dave and Busters but fewer. Perfect for kids parties and small enough to be able to keep an eye on everyone.

Weather im here for a party or just a special day with my kiddo it's always a blast!most of the games work,they also have alot of new ones,just tons of fun

Will never order the food again. Last 2 times we ordered food we were disappointed. From incorrect orders to the buzzer not going off to inform us the food was ready so it ended up cold, we were left with empty stomachs and credit to the Play card which can only be used in house. No apologies and poor customer service. Bye.

My nephews birthday party was here. The staff was rude, the pizza was cold, they made us move to only one table (fold out table mind you) to set up for tomorrow at 430 the next day!! Ignorant and lazy at its best!!

We have been coming here with our sons for four years now, and never once have had a bad experience. The manager and the girls in the front of the house are friendly, polite, and always go the extra mile for us( we are always losing things in the arcade??). A wide variety of games and a play gym are huge successes with our family. Clean as a whistle and a nice menu of fresh made food. Will come here often. Also super nostalgic to be in the Auburn Mall.

I've been here a bunch since I was a kid, the current setup and ownership is great! Good prices, and my nieces and nephews love visiting. The manager Mariah is always friendly and professional, anytime there's an issue she resolves it instantly. 10/10 recommend

I have been to this arcade over 30 times, my son's favorite place, it seems like. They have a ton of games, and if there is a malfunction, they are quick to refund your money. Very young staff but friendly enough. Saturdays seem overcrowded, that is because of birthday parties. I threw my sons birthday party here last year, and we all had a fantastic time. Using the Auburn mall in general is such a good move. Not a huge number of people and for me , I love that.

Family time is a wonderful place to spend a few hours, packed full of fun! We hosted a birthday party for my sons and we had a blast! The facility is very clean. They are always changing the machines to keep it fresh! I appreciate how this place is affordable for all. My family can choose to spend 1 hour of fun or 3-4 hours depending on if they climb in the fun course.

A road trip destination when my GF and I want to get out of the city but still want to play some arcade games! Friday pizza deal is fantastic and the food is good! We play Dance Dance Revolution a lot and their machine is excellently kept and the cheapest in the state! Family Time is geared a bit towards younger kids, so teens and 20 somethings stick out a little bit, but they do also have some more adult games around now, so if you're bringing kids, you wont be bored (hopefully). Doesn't have the biggest

Had a fantastic afternoon! Place was packed but all employees were so polite and helpful. Food was delicious. Was amazed at all the different games. Prices can't be beat. Thank you for offering an affordable venue for families.

We had our son's birthday party there in August and it was awesome! The staff was so helpful, polite, and all around wonderful! Today my son had a problem with a machine giving him an error (because he didn't read that there was an error occuring) they put the lost money back on without hesitation. The birthday parties are such a deal if you want a no fuss party!

I'm submitting this review to enable the owner to understand how one act of their employees could impact a whole family experience. We've experienced a segregated customer service from your staff, when we went to scanning the points on the card. The young lady was happy serving the previous customer, and totally left the counter when it was our turn. After patiently waiting for the service, she completely ignored us and it took the shift manager to redirect her to do so. Please ensure addressing such behavi

We love taking the hour and forty five min drive to let the kids faces light up ?? the garlic knots were delicious ?? cheese burgers we'd get again, pizza could have been baked a lil less but was ok. Staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to make sure we had a great time each time we've gone. Games are cool, in working condition, the SpongeBob VR rollercoaster had my silly self hollering wait ???????? and I might be a bit addicted to the large roll of tickets in the claw machine...I did win like 3,000

Had a private laser tag party and the employee was extremely rude. Told kids (as young as 5) that they couldn't scream couldn't run couldn't kneel couldn't do anything but basically walk and shut up. The employee was clearly not happy to spend his days around kids. Will not be going back.

My kids have had a really good experience in the past but went today and had an awful experience with the young man running it. He did not want them screaming at all, ?I want to keep my hearing until i?m 20? was his reasoning. He was following them around in the tag area which made them very uncomfortable. Didn't want them ducking down to shoot?!? Time for new rules or help! Not sure if he realized this is laser tag. Response from the manager is a thumbs down

Such a great place for kids to go to and run around, good birthday party also ??

I take my kids here a lot but we never get the food.... I never saw a kitchen so I thought they ordered it... I was SO WRONG. If you go here and don't get lunch or dinner you're truly missing out! The kids loved their cheese burgers and pizza, my fiance and I got the steak sub... it was hands down the best steak sub I've ever had... the ribbon fries were so good.. The arcade is pretty awesome, the games are reasonably priced and I love that the game section is a few steps up on a different "level". It makes

I brought my daughter and her friend today while at the mall. The staff working were very helpful and friendly, but I felt as though the games themselves were over priced and did not give an appropriate amount of tickets. My daughter was disappointed that there were not traditional coins or tickets, but a card to swipe each time you wish to play. I suppose that could just be part of times changing and advanced technology. I would definitely make the 2.5 hour drive to NH over the 20 minute drive to the Aubu

I'm a big fan of cotton candy. An awesome young lady name savannah has informed me that it was her first time making it. I can honestly say it was the best cotton candy I have had so far. These ladies are awesome and very friendly. Love it here. Keep up the great work ladies

First time going here it was for a friend's kids birthday. It was wonderful. Staff seemed able to answer questions and everything was reasonably priced. Pizza was okay. Only thing I question is what happened to the "toddler zone?" I have a 1 year old that didn't attend the party but would love to bring her in the future for a family day.

Fun family atmosphere and the prices are decent. I like bringing my family here for a few hours and have fun playing the games or going into the jungle gym area. I like that my kids can venture independently and be safe.

Was just here the other day for my niece's 5th birthday party. It's a great and fun place for the kids and the adults of course. But there's not much room when you're throwing a birthday party because the tables are so close together and there's usually five other birthday parties going on at the same time so you're elbow too elbow with the family at the table next to you. We had to put our birthday gifts on a separate table in which I had to ask for permission to do so because there was absolutely no room

We had our newly minted 11-year-old's party at Family Time Dine & Play Today, and had a BLAST. We had purchased a 20-person party package, but with the weather had a number of cancellations... our group of 10 was able to have a fantastic time playing in the arcade, on the play maze and we did a round of laser tag as well... can't recommend the laser tag highly enough, and if you ever get the chance to play laser tag with preschoolers- do it! after my 2.5 year old and his 3.5 year old bestie were taught how

I used to come here almost all the time when I was little and came back here today and lost so much time playing the arcade games! I had so much fun and I love the new card system! Staff is very friendly and all the games are fun it was a little scary seeing the play area down but awesome knowing that when it's back it will be better then ever and children will love it as much as I did when I was little! I could spend hours here playing the arcade games! Definitely will come back soon!!!!

Kids had a blast. We choose to save up our points.

Their pizza is the best I've ever tasted.

We have been there a few times and have had nothing but positive experiences. We had our oldest sons birthday party there this past spring and are planning on having our youngest sons party there next month. The food is great. The facility is big enough for the kids to enjoy themselves but small enough that they don't get completely overwhelmed. I have two kids with autism and it has been perfect for them (although on busy days my middle son does end up getting extremely overwhelmed) The only critique I hav

A great time for the kids. Friendly and helpful staff! ***Edit*** I wish I could give them a 5 star review all over again. My daughter had her birthday party here this last weekend and the staff went above and beyond to make sure her day was very special! We Love Family Time Dine & Play!!!

I bring my 2 year old son in once a week. He loves the basketball games, the huge jungle gym, the bounce house and slide. The food is always great and to our table quickly. I also meet friends here for dinner and to play all the different arcade games. Family time also seems to host some killer birthday parties. If you haven't stopped in you should !!!!

We had a great time! Kids had a blast! My only suggestion would be providing seating for the adults, one table wasn't enough with food cake kids and so on there wasn't a place to put the gifts. Maybe a longer slot than two hours also, we had to bring the gifts home due to time restraint. We thank you for an awesome 6th birthday!!

My mother and son went here yesterday. When my mother went to get a drink, my son misplaced his game card. She asked for assistance in looking for it and was treated very rudely. When the card wasn't found, the worker made statements saying that ?they were the only ones around? and that there was ?no way of knowing the amount they had on it? so he would not issue another one, even though they didn't ask for a refund, only some help. After some moving of the machine, he opened the machine and realized it had

I wish I could give this place more stars. The customer service was AMAZING and the food was so fresh and delicious. We decided to come here for our family nights instead of bowling. The laser tag was a blast! I just wish the cashiers could accept tips. The girl working today totally rocked it!

Deff wasn't awful but wasn't worth almost $200 considering when I arrived my son's party was themed for a girl. Which is okay, mistakes happen. We took it down put up neutral party stuff. Then was told they ran out of cups. Never got water or drinks. So I had to leave to buy my own. And then paid for 11 kids to go in the jungle gym with there wrist bands and turns out you dont even need to pay for extra...... You can just go in. ???? Again my son enjoyed it, and we made the best out of it. Just wasn't wort

We celebrated our daughter's 10th birthday party. They did AWESOME!! Staff was amazing!! They went above and beyond to help us with the decorations and making sure the kiddos were happy.

I was at a birthday party here yesterday. NO, it was NOT 6 kids, it was 12. We had one table set up, only with SIX chairs, and only after we asked were we allowed to use another table. I personally had to ask twice for water, and you provided THIRTEEN, one for each child who was paid for. We had to remind staff that cupcakes were supposed to be provided and got only 6 of them, just TWO minutes before we had to leave. The service was sub-par and I will never recommend this place for a party. Also, I

My family has visited multiple times and we just love this place!!! The games are very reasonably priced and they have a great variety. New games all the time! Great place for a birthday party too!!! Staff has always been super nice!

This is a fun place for the kids to play arcade games. The problems are, a bunch of games are out of order. It's basically a nostalgic money pit. The workers seem to be mostly young and don't have much work ethic. The plus side is that the kids have fun and don't notice the flaws too much.

Usually go on week days so this weekend it was very crowded. Good customer service, games are fair priced. New, some games were free the first hour after putting money on the card, very cool. Unsure if weekend only thing but $20 went a long way.

This is the 2nd year we had our kid's party here. The first year was slightly better...The bathrooms are run down, the changing table is a safety hazard (is slanted so baby can slide off and there is no functional buckle), they customer service sucks. We were hosting a party of 12 kids and 10 adults but only 1 table was set up with 6 seats. We paid for cupcakes but didn't get any until we were leaving then were given 6....basically we won't be doing any more parties here. Edit: I received a reply that fran

Great selection of arcades, I got to play Star Wars Arcade which was my favorite arcade game some 20 years ago. They have a giant Space Invaders. Haven't tried the pizza yet but I definitely will. The guy running the place was great and very nice. Definitely became one of my favorite places to visit in Auburn Lewiston area. If you love arcades, pinball machines, if you're nostalgic for early 90s late 80s arcade places you'll love hanging out here. Only thing I'd ask for is that maybe it could be kept a litt

A fun surprise in the Auburn Mall, but the equipment is a little dated. Lost about three dollars in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Manhattan Project game. Most of the time my son won tickets in a game the machine wouldn't spit them out. One machine ejected the tickets, but on the inside of the machine, not accessible to us to claim. I feel like half of my visit was spent bothering the staff members. I never did get a refund for the money lost, but I was given the tickets at the one machine mentioned.

My daughter recently had her 4th birthday party here and she had a great time. Only complaint is I had to ask for the pizza that came for the package before they started cooking it and had to remind them about the water and the crown lol. A little hectic but I could tell they were trying their best.

My daughter had her birthday party today and have to say... the customer service is AWFUL! When registering for it online, I mistakenly entered my daughter?s name incorrectly, and could not fix the error. I called the store to make sure they had the correct information. The guy I talked to on the phone verified the new information I gave him and told me he was entering in the correct name. I called back AGAIN a couple days before the day of the party to verify they had all the right info. I showed up today

Never coming back. It looks poorly put together and sort of messy, a lot of games didn't work and took our tokens and some of them didn't give out tickets. Apparently when the place gets busy that's when other parents allow their kids to plow over your 3 yr olds. One child knocked over my son,he hit his head and cried and no one did a thing! Then some terrible child stepped on him. The kids kept climbing up the slide instead of sliding down. It was expensive and not worth it. The bracelets don't do anything

Great place for the kids! We've been here at least 5 times and they've loved it everytime. I feel like the arcade is getting a little expensive or maybe my kids are just getting a little older. Either way I would recommend this place to anyone with kids 12 and under.

My boys love it here! Great prices compared to other businesses. They even run their specials during vacations! Staff is friendly and always willing to help when game issues occur! We all enjoy the food as well!

Very clean, kids love it! Great food! They just won an award for having such a clean kitchen too! I highly recommend this to any family with children. Such a great place to take your kids. The best part is, when you leave, the kids are exhausted!

Happy to see guidlines being followed and when people won't wear masks they are asked to leave. It's sad people think they have the right to move tables that are properly spaced out according to mandates. I am glad to see a business take the mandates seriously and do what they can to keep everyone safe. I know some do not like it but rules are rules. I have been many times with my family and always have felt safe. Find nearly every machine on the floor running. Find the staff helpful. Yes we all wish we cou

You pay 75 cents to $1.00 per game and get somewhere between 5- 10 tickets (sometimes more if you're lucky but generally in the 5-10 range) we had 3 kids with $30+ each and accumulatively left with 625 tickets Also?the maze in the middle has a bounce house slide that to play on you have to pay an additional charge of $2 and it's timed for A VERY SHORT period?.this is on top of the $7 you pay for the bracelet for the maze that the bounce house takes the majority of the maze space. There is no signage anywher

The jungle gym is old and torn up, but it's still fun for my 3 year old. The prize booth needs more prizes-it is bare compared to the Dream Machine. The pizza is very greasy, but good. It's a good place, but needs a face lift.

Hands down best place around to have an indoor birthday party. Food was good games were fun, prices are quite reasonable. Every time we go there we see new games. Clean and safe fun for all kids.

A nice little arcade. Card system is easy to use although it looked like some machines still took coins? Pretty small, so not a huge selection. Didn't see food/drink for sale inside.

Always super crowded and crazy location. One of the few staples left in Auburn mall. Also one of the few places to bring your kid in the area so it tends to always be super busy. Tokens to play the arcade games can get pretty pricey quickly but it is fine to do occasionally.

Kinda pricey. Some games were broken. The play area tower kept the kids entertained. Very busy.

Overall, it's a good place to play with the kids or attend a birthday party. The ticket machines were trouble, so there were long lines at them most of the afternoon, and we lost a dollar or two in tokens to misbehaving machines.

If you could get less than zero I would. The owner is so unprofessional and rude. They are so worried about covid but never once in 3 hours did we see them wipe down the machine. We were so embarrassed for some poor family that he screamed at in the middle of their birthday , why he couldnt pull someone aside rather than make children cry who knows?party,

I took my family here tonight to celebrate my daughters birthday and we were trying to eat and the staff was cleaning around us and vacuuming next to our table. We paid nearly $2 for a bottle of water. And the bathrooms are disgusting and only 1 out of 3 sinks work. My kids love the play area, just very discouraging.

This place is willing to kick people out for not wearing masks properly. I appreciate this. A great mixture of classic and modern arcade/pinball machines. Cleaning and sanitizing seem to be high priority.

Machines are broken and or off. They took the good ones out that you actually won from. Prices went up a lot. Food is gross. Jungle gym is nasty dirty and never looks like anyone cleans it, they vacuum the floor thats about it and when they do that, they about run you over with it. Jungle gym is also broke in spots. Never going back. Ill find chuky cheese or areo air park

Great arcade. Friendly staff shout out Mariah! Best freeze dried candy around!!

This place is a very fun place to take the family and children. They have a play gym , arcade games that you can earn points to buy prizes and they serve food. I had a blast her with my family.

Alot of fun and the kids enjoyed it as well. The place was quite dirty and could use some renovations. Also half of the machines were broken or out of service. I would definitely return as there are pretty much no other options like this for kids but it could use some work.

What a waste of money! The place is small, half the games either didn't work, took your tokens or didn't give out tickets! The food was not very good, the turns you get in the bounce house or slide were way too short for the extra money you spend for the ?plus? bracelet! I will not be going back here, I would rather travel 2 hours to a Chuck E. Cheese any day!

Possibly one of the best places I've been too. Great customer service, friendly staff great food and a fantastic collection of arcade games. Highly recommended.

my grand daughter loves it I think it's a great place for her to play when it's not nice out. the staff has allways been friendly and courteous I would definately recommend this place

Kids enjoy the play area and games. There were several issues with arcade games (out of tickets, malfunctioning, etc), but staff were responsive and friendly.

My daughter had her birthday party here this last weekend and they went above and beyond to make her day special! Always a good time for my family!

Half of the machines are broken and there are barely any staff willing to help. To me this place was a waste of money. However one staff member was nice enough to give me 35. Tickets that never came out but that's it. Who ever owns the place should pay very close attention as the staff except for one does not care for its customers.

Great my family owned joker's before and the owner now was the manager of joker's before taking it over.. playhouse is under construction,and the video games are great ,and have awesome pinball machines

Best place to bring your kids for a fun day! And i?m obsessed with their chocolate covered gummy bears!

1st time there and had a blast! Workers very sweet young girls polite friendly and good environment

This is a good place to go to have fun. But the hours are ridiculous and are not open long enogh on weekends. the ticket machines run out of tickets all the time. Please fix this soon.

I thought it was cute? so many little games for your kids to play, and some cool arcade games for even the adults to join in on! Fun for all ages?? happy gaming ?? ??

Awesome place to just hang out and forget about the world?s nonsense for a minute ! Mariah and the staff are crushing it!

My kid got hurt today and was given a ice cream they did not file an accident report like I asked easy fix on why he got hurt hope they fix it....

My kids had lots of fun. They could use new games or more of them and I would of spent more money.

Absolutely love this place...affordable & fun!

This place is amazing! A great place for birthday parties! The food is always on point too!

20$ /hr for a unlimited use arcade card! I'll pay 20$ to play pinball for an hour anyday.

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